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*Mitchell Court Rest Home is one of a few homes in the area that has a 4 year Certification*

"At Mitchell Court we know that people make the difference"

Our highly trained rest home staff are experienced in caring for
elderly people, and as a family-owned service, we look after our community and value each resident's individuality and independence.

Our spacious rooms offer you garden views, with options for larger studio units where couples can continue living together in a comfortable caring community.Our semi-secure premises also give peace of mind for secure care of those that may wander.

All meals and baking is cooked fresh on site daily. Our chef sources all ingredients from local suppliers where possible.

We welcome you to come and visit the Mitchell Court family and talk about how we can be your home away from home.

Testimonials

The home has a lovely atmosphere and everyone is so welcoming it feels like a home from home.

We found it hard to believe the wonderful experience we have had thanks to all the staff without exception. We shall never forget these three weeks of bliss. (Respite resident).

Updated: 6 Jun 2013

Personnel

Personnel

Type

Hours Per Week

Status

Details

Registered Nurse

80

Yes

Our Clinical Manager works 40 hours a week and we have a Manager/Registered Nurse who also works 40 hours a week. The Clinical Manager, Registered Nurse and Manager (who has an RN background) are available 24 hours / 7 days a week on call.

Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers

Yes

All of our care assistants have completed health care training, the majority of staff having gained Diploma in Health Services management (level 7). All of our permanent care assistants have First Aid Certification.

Physiotherapist

Negotiable

We have a community physiotherapist who visits the home on a regular basis and appointments can be arranged.

Occupational Therapist

Negotiable

Can be sourced via Tauranga Hospital

Social Worker (on site)

No

Social workers are accessed through Tauranga Hospital

Diversional Therapist

Negotiable

We have access to a Diversional Therapist if required.

Activities Co-ordinator

24

Yes

Our recreational coordinator works four days a week from 10am to 4.30pm. We have a comprehensive programme of activities including outings and functions with other rest homes.

Hairdresser

Yes

Visits every Thursday. No appointments are necessary and prices are reasonable.

Podiatrist

Yes

Visits the rest home monthly.

Dietitian

Negotiable

A Registered dietician has approved our menus and can be accessed whenever necessary.

Accredited Visitors

Yes

Several services can be accessed when necessary.
We have regular visits to the home from various church denominations.

Kaumatua

Yes

We have a Kaumatua & Kui who provide support as required.

Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor

Yes

We have inter denominational church services monthly and other church groups visiting. Communion weekly.

Other Personnel

Yes

We have access to the diabetic nurse at Otumoetai Health Centre and can obtain the services of other health professionals as required. We have a person who does monthly manicures and hand massages

Updated: 4 Apr 2018

Specialities or Areas of Expertise

Specialities or Areas of Expertise

Specialities or Areas of Expertise

Status

Details

Oxygen Management

Yes

Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management

Yes

Via our Registered Nurses

End of Life/Palliative Care

Yes

We do provide palliative care in conjunction with Waipuna Hospice. We like to keep our residents in familiar surroundings. The Nurse Manager has a palliative care certification and 5 care assistants are undertaking the same course.

Local Doctors Diabetic Clinic provides back up and regular diabetic checks. All our staff are trained in diabetic and insulin care.

Continence Advice

Yes

We work in conjunction with the incontinence advisor from Tauranga Hospital. Continence advice and support in house is provided by product specialists from PHL Medical.

Stomal Therapy

Yes

Our Registered Nurse is experienced in stomal care. We can access a stomal therpist via Tauranga Hospital if required.

Infection Control

Yes

Our Nurse Manager attend regular seminars and a local infection control nurses group. We also work in conjunction with Tauranga Hospital infection control nurses.

Surgical Followup

Yes

Can provide post operative care;

Clinical Management

Yes

Our Nurse Manager is responsible for clinical governance

Other Specialties

Yes

Our Nurse Manager has an Orthopaedic degree.

Updated: 30 Jan 2014

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay

Status

Details

Respite

Yes

We keep one room for respite care and other rooms are used for respite care as available

Carer Support

Yes

If rooms are available we will accomodate short stay

Subsidised

Yes

Yes, we have a "top up" fee of $40.00 to cover full costs.

Private Paying

Yes

Booking can be made in advance

Yes

We keep one room for respite care and this can be booked in advance.

Updated: 19 Mar 2013

Features

Features

Feature

Status

Details

May Bring Own Furniture

Yes

Yes. The large rooms can accommodate several pieces of furniture

Single Rooms

Yes

All our rooms are single. We have 7 very large studio rooms with full en-suites. We have 2 rooms that have a shared en-suite, kitchenette and an external courtyard. All these rooms would be suitable for a couple.

Rooms suitable for a couple

Yes

We have rooms which would suit a couple

Ensuite

Yes

24 of our 35 rooms have an en suite

Alcohol Permitted

Yes

In moderation and depending on residents medications

Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Yes

Can negotiate

Phone Access In Own Room

Yes

Most rooms have a telephone jackpoint. We have a seperate residents phone line and two cordless phones which can be used in the bedrooms.

Resident can adjust heating in own room

Yes

Some rooms can be adjusted. Most heating is 'underfloor'

Lounges/seating areas

Yes

We have 2 lounges. One where most of the activities take place and another lounge where residents can have quiet time or visitors. We also have three smaller seating areas which our residents enjoy.

Primary Health Funded Short Term Care

Yes

Provide End of Life/Palliative Care

Yes

Palliative care is provided to our existing residents when needed.

Palliative Care Contract

No

We do not have a contract but provide palliative care to our existing residents when needed

Day Programme for day stay clients

Yes

By private arrangement

Outings

Yes

We have regular outings Monday to Friday. A number of residents attend external groups in the community. We have a monthly lunch outing to the Mt RSA or other restaraunt.

Whanau Room

No

We do not have a dedicated Whanau room but do have a separate lounge or residents own bedroom can be used

Residents Committee

Yes

Residents meetings are held every two - three months where any feedback can be attended to.

Family Committee

No

No family committee as such but we have an 'open door' policy and family members pop in to discuss any topics they wish.

Newsletter

Yes

We have a quarterly newsletter. Mitchell Court Views

Policy for management of challenging behaviour

Yes

We have policies and procedures in place and support from Mental Health Services for Older Persons at Tauranga Hospital.

Confused Residents

Yes

Some residents do get confused either because of an element of dementia or a symptom of a heath issue.

Rural Setting

Yes

We are set off the road in a quite urban setting, close to beaches, walkways and Cherrywood shopping centre. It is approx. a 7 minute drive to the centre of Tauranga city.

Smoking Permitted

Yes

We have a No Smoking Policy within all buildings.
There is an outside smoking area for residents.

Semi-Secure

Yes

We have a security fence and gate with a digital locking pad, and the home surrounds are fully secure.

Updated: 13 Aug 2013

Special Features

Special Features

We provide individualised quality care in a home like atmosphere.

We do not charge a premium for en suite rooms.

Our residents are cared for as I would wish to be cared for.

Family and whanau are encouraged to be involved in all aspects of the residents care and activities.